Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on June 15. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Alex Vesia's Wife Shares Devastating Family News

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By J.P. Hoornstra | Last updated Nov 7, 2025 5:43 PM ET

When the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia was not included on the team's World Series roster due to a family matter, the exact reason for his absence was unclear.

Friday, Vesia's wife shared on her Instagram account the worst-case news that many feared.

"Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th," Kayla Vesia wrote. "There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her."

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In Game 6 of the World Series last Friday, every Blue Jays pitcher wrote the number 51 on their hat in tribute to Vesia.

"Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time," Kayla Vesia wrote on Instagram. "Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them.

"Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort."

Vesia will return to the Dodgers in spring training next year after the team exercised its $3.65 million contract option on the 29-year-old pitcher Thursday.

More to come on this story.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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